Currently over 125 school related Good News Clubs are held across Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens Counties reaching over 9,500 children each week. Whether meeting on campus after school or at a community facility, these clubs provide an opportunity for children in the Upstate to hear the Gospel and learn truth from God’s Word.

The Bible in public schools?

Yes! The Supreme Court ruled in 2001 in Good News Clubs v. Milford Central School that Good News Clubs can meet in public schools after school hours on the same terms as other community groups. Public school Good News Clubs are an asset to schools and do not add any cost or liability to the school district. Children who wish to participate stay after school one hour per week and must have a signed parental permission slip. Parents and guardians arrange for transportation home.

How can I get involved?

Many churches have caught this vision and have partnered with CEF to adopt a school as their mission field. They pray for the children, recruit teachers and seek ways to promote the club to the elementary children in the school. Once their team is assembled, CEF comes alongside to provide the training and materials to make the club a success.